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Address: 708 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
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Thursday, July 16, Danville-based Super Killer Fire has one of the largest gigs of their career opening for nu metal staple Sevendust at the Canopy Club. In the wake of the band’s latest release, The Test, vocalist Brandon Taylor took the time to discuss the upcoming show and future plans.

buzz: How has your experience playing in and around Champaign-Urbana been so far?

Brandon Taylor: I think we have had a great reception in the CU area. There is always a very welcoming crowd everytime we play. We can’t be happy enough with the talent pool either. Every time we get over [to CU], we get to play with awesome bands like Verdict, Vanattica, Scathe ... the list goes on and on.

buzz: How was the album recording process?

Brandon Taylor: Recording with Erik at Eclipse Studios in Normal is always an awesome experience and a great time. He is a great engineer/producer and equally a cool dude. In the studio, there is always so much you can do with your album — add this, add that, throw harmonies here and there, but we didn’t want to overproduce our work. We are a simple band and like to be able to complement our CD with a live show that sounds as close to the album as possible. We feel we put out a disc that we are all very proud of and can’t wait to go back for our next effort.

buzz: Your next show is opening for Atlanta hard rock act Sevendust. How are you preparing for the performance?

Brandon Taylor: Just getting the opportunity to step on the stage and jam with a band that has influenced you (such as Sevendust) in your musical career is amazing. Saying that, we just want to put on a show that the audience will enjoy from the first note to the last goodnight. We may have a surprise or two in store for everyone that comes to the show — especially if you have had a chance to see us at a show before. We can’t reveal the secret. You will just have to come to the show and see what we’ve added to our mix. One hint ... he may or may not be human.

buzz: What is coming up for Super Killer Fire?

Brandon Taylor: We have a busy August ahead with shows and working on new material for our next release. We hope to have everything recorded by the end of the year with a possible drop date in early 2010. We can’t forget about our annual Super Killer RockFest that will happen in the November/December time frame, and you can bet your bottom dollar that the best talent in Central Illinois will be there. And who knows, this year we may have a surprise national touring act headlining. Stay tuned!